OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in West Brookfield, and Ware, Massachusetts
Serving West Brookfield and Ware
Belinda R. Blake
Jun 2, 2024
West Brookfield - Belinda R. (Rowlingson) Blake, 85, of West Brookfield, died on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. Belinda was born in London, England on Good Friday, April 7, 1939. World War II started in September of that year, and she still swears that the war was not her fault. She was born within...
Neata M. Campbell
May 29, 2024
Brookfield - Neata M. (Moore) Campbell, age 99, of Brookfield, died on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the Overlook Masonic Home in Charlton. She was born in Brookfield, September 13, 1924, daughter of the late Leon W. and Clarabelle (Brown) Moore. She worked as a secretary for many years: to the treasurer of McLaurin-Jones Co., Brookfield, the president of Brookfield...
Eric D. Wilson
May 22, 2024
Obituary Eric D. Wilson WARE - Eric D. Wilson, aged 51, of Ware, passed away on May 22, 2024. Â A devoted father, passionate outdoorsman, and loyal friend, Eric's memory will forever be cherished by all who knew him. Born on March 29, 1973 in Ware, Eric's love for the outdoors was evident from a young age. He spent countless hours...
John W. Kokansky
May 21, 2024
Barre - John W. Kokansky, 77, of Barre, died on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 suddenly at home. He leaves his wife of 53 years, Theresa (Tuttle) Kokansky; his son, Matthew Kokansky and his companion Jean Pierce of Spencer; his daughter, Jacqueline Leveille and her husband Tom of North Carolina as well as his sisters, Kally Judycki and her husband Michael...
Patricia E. Mccarthy
May 21, 2024
Warren / Ware - Patricia Eileen (Castano) McCarthy, 87, of Ware and formerly of Warren, died on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Southbridge Rehab & Health Care Center. Patty leaves her loving husband of 65 years, Ernest E. "Mac" McCarthy, Jr.; five daughters; Mary Johnson (Vernon), Lisa O'Keefe (Kevin), Maureen Jankins (Michael), Lynn Butler (David), and Monica Galamaga (Peter); her...
Steven E. Betterton
May 16, 2024
West Brookfield - Steven E. Betterton, 61, of West Brookfield, died on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center. He leaves his wife of 35 years, Lynne T. Betterton, his son, Steven G. Betterton, and his daughter, Alyssa Betterton. He also leaves his brothers, Chuck Betterton and his wife Becky of Granby, CT, and Rick Betterton of Granby, MA;...
Roger L. Plante
May 11, 2024
West Brookfield - Roger L. Plante, 89, of West Brookfield, died on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jeanette Plante; his daughters, Mary L. Para, Karen E. Davis and her husband Randy, and Patricia A. Saunders and her husband Bill. Roger was predeceased by his son,...
William M. Purcell
May 10, 2024
East Longmeadow – William M. Purcell, 79, of East Longmeadow and formerly of Hardwick, passed away May 10, 2024, at the East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Center following a brief battle with brain cancer (Glioblastoma). He leaves his wife of 16 years, My Liem Thi Vo; his daughter, Christine M. Wilson and her husband Todd of Hardwick; two sons, William M....
Helen Patrick Blalock
May 7, 2024
North Brookfield / Ware - Helen (Brown) Blalock, 85, of Ware and formerly of North Brookfield, died on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at her residence in Cedarbrook Village. Helen Pat was born on June 19, 1938, at her parents' home in Craigsville, WV. She was predeceased by her beloved husband and soulmate, Earl T. Blalock of Fredericksburg, VA, her parents,...
Robert C. Griffin
May 6, 2024
Gilbertville - Robert "Choppy" Griffin, 64, of Gilbertville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 6, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. He leaves behind his sister, Tammy R. Medulan and her husband Michael of Roanoke, TX; his sister Ann M. Allen and her husband Michael of Barre; his sister, Elizabeth A. Selanis and her husband Christopher of Athol; his...
Brigid A. Levesque
May 4, 2024
Charlton - Brigid Ann "Bann" (Clifford) Levesque, 95, of Charlton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 4th, 2024 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield. She leaves her children, Patricia Lanier (Larry) of Ware, Geraldine Levesque of Dudley, and Joseph Levesque (Lisa) of Rutland; her grandchildren, Michael Levesque, Matthew Levesque (Vanessa), Meaghan Levesque and her fiance Larry,...
Paul D. Young
May 4, 2024
Ware - Paul D. Young, 83, of Ware, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield with his family by his side. He leaves behind his daughter, Kim Goudreau and her husband Keith of Ware; his son, Jim Young and his wife Ruth of Ware; his son, David Young and his wife Denise of Ware;...
Robert B. Malboeuf
Apr 25, 2024
Ware - Robert B. Malboeuf, 98, formally of Ware, died on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Cooley-Dickenson Hospital in Northampton. He leaves his sister, Theresa Surdel of Connecticut and as well as many nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his six brothers, and one sister. He was born in Ware, son of the late Eldor and Philomene (Maynard) Malboeuf,...
Linda M. Bell
Apr 25, 2024
West Brookfield - Linda M. (Spooner) Bell, 81, of West Brookfield, died on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Brookhaven Assisted Care. She leaves her nephew, Donald E. Carlson of Williamstown, and her nieces, Darlene Ross and Sondra Bonacquisti both of Pittsfield, and Donna Carlson of Lanesboro. She also leaves her long-time friend and caregiver, Nancy Olsen of Brookhaven. She was...
Leo J. Smith, Jr.
Apr 22, 2024
Belchertown - Leo J. Smith, Jr., 50, of Belchertown, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at home. He was born in Ware, son to Leo J. Smith, Sr., whom he leaves behind, and to Sandra M. Smith who predeceased him. He also leaves behind his beloved children, Alayna Paulajka and her husband Noah, Summer Muzerall, Caitlynne Martin, IvyRose Hoyle,...
John J. Curylo, Jr.
Apr 16, 2024
Ware - John J. Curylo, Jr., 59, of Ware, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Baystate Wing Hospital. He leaves behind his beloved daughter, Tiffany L. Girard and her husband Adam of Wales; his loving father, John J. Curylo and his fiance Karin of Ware; his brothers, Paul and Steven Curylo, and their wives Karen and Tina, both...
Cassandra Mcdonald
Apr 13, 2024
Cassandra (Chisholm) McDonald was born in July, 1989 in Worcester, MA. She leaves behind her estranged husband, Michael McDonald; her mother, Kimberley A. Chisholm of West Brookfield; and her father, Michael P. Chisholm and his girlfriend Tracy of Charlton. Cassandra also leaves her children, Andrew, Terence and Mike; her paternal grandfather, Donald Chisholm and his wife Ann of Florida; as...
Patrick W. Goodwin, Ii
Apr 13, 2024
Patrick W. Goodwin, II, 41 West Brookfield - Patrick W. Goodwin, II, 41, of West Brookfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 13, 2024. He was born in Worcester on January 29, 1983, to his parents, Patrick W. and Alexandra Goodwin, whom he leaves behind.  He leaves behind the love of his life, his wife of 15 years, Ashley L. ...
Kelsey R. Roach
Apr 6, 2024
Kelsey R. Roach, 31, of Ware, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Baystate Wing Hospital. Kelsey was born at Mary Lane Hospital in Ware on January 16, 1993, to her loving and devoted parents, David N. and Kimberly A. Roach of Ware, whom she leaves behind. She also leaves the love of her life, her son, Eli LaBier;...
John J. Therrien
Apr 4, 2024
John Joseph Therrien, 93, passed away peacefully in the early hours of April 4th, 2024. Born in 1931 to his parents Emmanuel and Catherine Therrien in Swanton, VT, John was the oldest of six. Just shy of his 21st birthday, John entered the Airforce and spent his time in the service working as a Radio Control Operator while seizing the...